Controls System Technician

Your responsibilities

The Controls System Technician supports the Operations team in the electrical maintenance of facility production equipment. Key duties include installing, troubleshooting, and repairing all production-related machinery, electrical systems, control sub-systems, and electrical and electronic systems. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and exemplary safety behavior.

• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies.
• Advocate for and promote a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE, and encouraging others to do the same.
• Stop processes to correct quality, safety, or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become non-compliant.
• Create and conduct preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Accurately diagnose equipment problems, implement appropriate solutions, and affirm continued effectiveness of repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnostics and repair in all areas of ABB, Fanuc, Epson, etc., (robotics).
• Diagnostics and repair in all areas of Computerized Numerical Control Systems, including Siemens, Osai, etc.
• Restore a CNC system from various backup media, utilizing documented procedures.
• Diagnostics and repair in all areas of Motion Controls Systems including Siemens, Baumuller, Stromag, Indramat, etc., including optimization of control loop components and parameters.
• Restore a complete Motion Control system from various backup media, utilizing documented procedures.
• Diagnostics and repair of all Process Control Systems.
• Configure, diagnose, and repair RFID systems.
• Configure, diagnose, and repair Industrial Vision Systems, including Cognex, Banner, Keyence, Winkhaus, NeuroCheck, etc.
• Recognize and repair damaged electrical equipment before it results in lost production time; including but not limited to: light barrier mirrors, cables, proximity switches, relays, and motors.
• Install and repair in accordance with provided schematics and blueprints for electrical equipment.
• Maintain labor and work history reporting into CMMS work-order forms on a daily basis.
• Respond to all customers both internal and external with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Ability to train others.
• Train all Machine Operators in the specifics of maintaining the machines and equipment.
• Participate in work/process studies and trials for Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the specification, design, and installation of specialty tools and equipment.
• Contribute toward the development of work instructions and maintenance procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping and 6S standards at all times and in all areas including the workshop, personal toolbox, and job site during and at completion of all tasks.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. Associates in Industrial Technology preferred. In lieu of degree, two years of documented military education from a technical school in relevant electronic or mechanical areas is acceptable; 2 years or more related experience and/or training preferred. Mechatronics Certificate preferred.
• Language: Must have the ability to read and comprehend company policies and guidelines pertaining to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine work activity and failure reports, basic work instructions and correspondence. Must have the ability to speak respectfully and effectively to customers and other employees.
• Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Integrated Business software. Must be able to learn and use MRO Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Microsoft Office Suites software and Microsoft Explorer browser in a windows operating system. Mechanical equipment includes, but is not limited to state-of-the-art mechanical systems, advanced hydraulics, high speed spindles, assembly presses, conveyor systems, pneumatic systems, harmonic gear reducers, advanced measuring systems and laser alignment equipment.